Enugu Rangers coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has disclosed that his team will not underestimate Union Sportive Zilimadjou of Comoros in the CAF Champions League first preliminary round.
The reigning Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions will face the island nation’s champions at the 14,000-capacity Baumer Stadium on either 16, 17, or 18, August 2024. The return leg is scheduled to take place in Nigeria a week later.
Reacting to the draws, Ilechukwu, in a chat with the club media, stated that Rangers will approach Union Sportive Zilimadjou with a sense of seriousness.
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“No team is a small team in the continent anymore.”
“We respect our opponent in the Total Energies CAF Champions League 2024/2025 preliminary round, US Zilimadjou of Comoros. We shall give our preparations ahead of the encounter all the attention it deserves.”
Though hoping to make an “impact” on the continent, Ilechukwu insists his team is a work in progress.
“Don’t forget that we are still building this team, and we must be up and doing to ensure that we make an impact in the continental championship.”
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